I got this rifle in a trade off a friend yesterday. He purchased it back in the early 90’s off the brother of the vet who brought it back. Aside from the shrapnel the mods are of interest. Stock plug, removal of rear band side mounted sling swivel. Interestingly the bolt is an imperial armourers...
I remember seeing that one. I wouldn’t worry about the messed with stock too much. For the price you paid you could have done far worse for your first one.
After a long search I finally found a matching non import M24. This rifle bares no import markings and no German modifications. When I purchased this rifle it was completely covered in a very thick black hard tar. I very carefully removed the excess without getting too aggressive. -Tristan
The level of “germanizing” kind of varies. I have one that’s German matched. Bands bottom metal, floor plate all marked. While it retains original furniture and does not have a German firing proof.